Fatal diving accident: Sitting the luxury yacht Bayesian restarted again!

Fatal diving accident: Sitting the luxury yacht Bayesian restarted again!

Porticello, Sizilien, Italien - The recovery of the sunken luxury yacht "Bayesian" takes a dramatic turn. On May 20, 2025, it became known that the work was interrupted for a short time after a fatal accident of a diver. A central component, the large sailing tree, was successfully recovered. In addition, an anchor and an anchor chain were raised from about 50 meters. These measures are part of the extensive rescue work, which are carried out to clarify the death of a 39-year-old Dutch diver. He died during the work on May 9th when he was presumably hit by a piece of metal while he was busy with a cutting burner.

The "Bayesian", a 56 meter long ship, dropped in front of a storm in front of Porticello, Sicily in a storm. In this accident, seven people lost their lives, including the British entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter. The wreck is now around a kilometer from the coast at a depth of about 50 meters. The British investigation authority for shipping gap (Maib) leads the examination because the yacht was registered in Great Britain.

recovery work in focus

The complete recovery of the wreck is considered to be technically extremely demanding. Experts estimate the costs at several million euros. It is believed that extreme winds of up to 130 km/h led to the yacht caps and finally sank. The rescue process, which runs in several phases, includes the increase in the sunken ship and its subsequent towing into a safe storage location. Such salvations are carried out by specialized companies that are commissioned by the ship's owners and the cargo.

According to information on shipping, the process can be divided into two main categories: the pure salvage without a contract and the contractually regulated salvation, known as Lloyd’s open form. The importance of salvage goes beyond the rescue of property; It also plays a crucial role in the protection of maritime trade routes and the environment.

accident and safety aspects

The fatal accident of a diver raises questions about the safety of the rescue work. Divers work in extreme conditions, and the rescue depth of 49 meters combined with the use of cutting tools carries considerable risks. Settlement experts emphasize the need for extensive safety precautions to protect human life and to secure the material values ​​of the sunken yacht.